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Osaka Metropolitan University
13 Nov 2025
Determining proper subsidies for walking rewards
12 Nov 2025
On 20 November 2025, the Young Activists Summit (#YAS25) will honour five outstanding young people using technology to drive positive change. The event will take place at the European headquarters of the UN, in the recently renovated Assembly Hall of the historic Palais des Nations, in Geneva (Switzerland). The Summit will be webcast live and open to media participation.
Lingnan University
12 Nov 2025
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs), known for their high efficiency and low manufacturing costs, are considered a revolutionary photovoltaic (PV) technology that can further reduce the levelised cost of electricity (LCOE), thus promoting the development of green and renewable energy technology in order to reach our carbon reduction goals.
Tohoku University
12 Nov 2025
Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization (ToMMo) has optimized how to run a large-scale genome analysis study over ten years – and they are now sharing their innovative techniques as a valuable resource to advance genome research.
The University of Osaka
12 Nov 2025
Scientists at The University of Osaka developed a new 3D culture scaffold by integrating the strong cell-adhesive domain of laminin-511 into a clinically used fibrin gel, creating a chimeric protein called Chimera-511. This laminin-functionalized fibrin gel supports efficient 3D expansion of human iPS cells while maintaining pluripotency.
National Taiwan University
12 Nov 2025
Lactate, once thought to be just a waste product, is now recognized as an important fuel and signaling molecule in the brain. This study introduces a red fluorescent biosensor that allows scientists to visualize both brain metabolism and neuronal activity at the same time.
The University of Osaka
11 Nov 2025
Researchers have developed an eco-friendly method to create gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using microalgae. This "green synthesis" avoids harsh chemicals, resulting in nanoparticles that are more stable than conventional ones. When activated by a laser, these AuNPs effectively destroy cancer cells while showing lower toxicity to healthy cells. This breakthrough promises a more sustainable and safer approach to photothermal cancer therapy and other applications in nanomedicine.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
11 Nov 2025
- Signal extrapolation yields high-resolution Doppler estimation without complex computation
- Expected to improve unmanned system performance
Osaka Metropolitan University
11 Nov 2025
After lecanemab treatment, MRI scans show no short-term change in waste clearance function in Alzheimer’s patients
Tohoku University
11 Nov 2025
Did you know your brain might be more receptive to learning new things depending on the time of day? This study examined how a 24-hour cycle alters brain plasticity and neuronal excitability in rats.
The University of Osaka
10 Nov 2025
UOsaka and MIT scientists revealed that the motor proteins KIF18A and CENP-E work together to align chromosomes during mitosis. Cancer cells with reduced CENP-E levels are especially sensitive to KIF18A inhibition, and dual inhibition of both proteins leads to efficient cell death. The discovery offers new insights into chromosome mechanics and a potential strategy for targeted cancer therapy.
Osaka Metropolitan University
10 Nov 2025
New molecular dynamics insights pave the way for stronger, lighter hybrid transportation materials
Ateneo de Manila University
07 Nov 2025
Dr Rodrigo emphasized that AI in education must be grounded in culture—responsive to students’ lived experiences, classroom realities, and national contexts.
Ateneo de Manila University
07 Nov 2025
“The Development and Testing of a Virtual Patient for Philippine Medical Education” was presented in front of policymakers, industry professionals, and leaders from academia on the second day of the two-day conference.
Tohoku University
07 Nov 2025
Researchers may have unlocked a more sustainable and affordable way for producing key ingredients for everyday materials such as plastics, clothing fibers, and insulation foams. The secret: lead dioxide.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Nov 2025
DGIST and Korea University Hold Joint Symposium to Foster Collaboration in Future Convergence Research
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Nov 2025
- Implementing future-oriented convergence education by opening the university’s advanced research infrastructure to the local community
- Fostering creative, problem-solving talents through math and science-based convergence inquiry programs
- Open to 5th-6th grade elementary and 1st grade middle school students in Dalseong-gun
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Nov 2025
- Fosters next-generation talent through non-graded tailored education for elementary, middle, and high school students
- Balances development among regions and strengthens national competitiveness through a comprehensive AI/SW curriculum
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Nov 2025
- Wafer-Scale Integration of Next-Generation Memristor Semiconductors: Establishing a World-Class Platform for High-Density, Low-Power Computing
- Research Findings Published in Nature Communications
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Nov 2025
- A research team led by DGIST Professors Pyungok Lim, Jongchan Lee, and Minsik Kim identifies a mechanism that delivers plant aging signals to chloroplasts
- The findings of the study are published in Nature Plants, one of the world’s most renowned journals in botany
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Nov 2025
- Strengthen industry–academia collaboration and establish a practice-oriented AI interdisciplinary education system
Kanazawa University
06 Nov 2025
Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, report in the Journal of the American Chemical Society the use of three-dimensional atomic force microscopy (AFM) and molecular dynamics simulations to determine the structure of water in the hydration of different types of chitin nanocrystals, and how this affects their mechanical properties, reactivities, and interactions with enzymes and reactants.
Ehime University
06 Nov 2025
The balance of nutrition in early childhood affects height.
Kanazawa University
06 Nov 2025
Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, report in ACS Applied Nano Materials a new method to precisely measure nuclear elasticity—the stiffness or softness of the cell nucleus—in living cells.
Tohoku University
06 Nov 2025
Researchers at Tohoku University found that a certain catalyst tends towards different reaction mechanisms at high versus low temperatures. This finding can be used to tailor catalysts with more stability, which ultimately could lead to upgrades for electrochemical devices such as batteries.
The University of Osaka
05 Nov 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka have found that rituximab, a monoclonal antibody approved for the treatment of nephrotic syndrome in children in Japan, also improves disease management in adults. The drug kept adults with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome or steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome relapse-free for longer, compared with placebo, with good safety.
Tohoku University
05 Nov 2025
To protect the diverse marine ecosystems in the Asia-Pacific region, we need to understand the full picture via collaborative data integration efforts across institutes and different disciplines.
Osaka Metropolitan University
05 Nov 2025
Researchers successfully treat spinal compression fractures using stem cells from fatty tissue
National Taiwan University
05 Nov 2025
A novel study from scientists at National Taiwan University challenges the long-held view of ketone bodies as mere energy substrates, revealing instead that those produced during lactation act as epigenetic signals that promote beige adipocyte formation and protect against obesity.
Hiroshima University
05 Nov 2025
New study argues standard forms of consent for cell donations would not be appropriate for this line of research